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Workshop on Child Sexual Abuse

A workshop on child sexual abuse was organised for doctors at the Madras Medical Mission hospital, Chennai. There were 285 participants including doctors, nurses, para medical staff, college students and staff.
It takes every Indian to end child sexual abuse.

Children's Consultation on Child Sexual Abuse

A Children’s Consultation on Child Sexual Abuse was held at Public Service Commission Auditorium, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on 26th Sept '18. This was to understand the plight of the children & find solutions to eradicate child sexual abuse in the state.

World Vision India responds to Kerala floods

World Vision India has rushed immediate emergency relief in the form of dry ration and non-food items to 11,393 families in Malappuram, Wayanad, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Palakkad. We plan to provide emergency relief to 10,000 more families in Idukki, Kottayam/Allepey (Kuttanad) and Wayanad.

Helping Children be Safe During Disasters

More than 3400 students have received School Safety training in the communities we serve in Kolkata. Through Comprehensive School Safety Framework (CSSF), World Vision India has reached around 26,287 school children in 748 schools on preparedness in 10 States.

Certificate of Appreciation

World Vision India’s project in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, received a Certificate of Appreciation from Hon’ble Sri. Amarnatha Reddy for outstanding and remarkable services done throughout the year 2017 and for bringing hope into the lives of vulnerable children.

Mobile Clinic to the rescue

Thanks to the Ford Mobile Clinic, Ponamma was saved from a near-death experience. The Mobile Clinic was launched by World Vision India and Ford to provide health services for children and families living in remote locations. More than 18,544 children and adults have benefited through the Mobile Clinic since its launch in 2016.

A HungerFree India is Possible

India ranks 100 among 119 countries on the Global Hunger Index (GHI) indicating alarming hunger levels. But, we believe a #HungerFree India is possible. Each of us can make a difference. And together, we can make a bigger impact towards curbing malnutrition among children. World Vision India is a proven and dedicated partner in the fight to end hunger and malnutrition— even in the hard to reach places. Join us in our fight against hunger and malnutrition

Congratulations Oviya!

Oviya has completed her engineering course from Sathyabama, Chennai, and is now placed in a reputed IT firm. A big thank you to Sathyabama University for supporting her studies. Oviya, a lively and cheerful 21-year-old, was World Vision India’s sponsored child.

Green today for kids tomorrow

28 employees from Thomson Reuters provided awareness on hygiene and environment conservation through street plays in the communities we serve in Gundlupet, Karnataka. Papaya and pomegranate saplings were distributed to families and even planted in some households. Tree guards were put up to ensure that saplings grow well and are sustained for the future.

Our new project

World Vision India along with Unicef India launched the CANAH project for neonatal and maternal health in Bilaspur. Cabinet minister, Mr. Agarwal officially inaugurated the project.

Fire drills

Children and youth from a community we serve in Delhi were trained on fire safety. This community was razed by fire last year. We had provided them with relief and now we are training them to be first responders.

Suraj goes to Germany

Suraj Kumar our sponsored child from the communities we serve in Imphal is among the 15 boys from Manipur selected by the TATA Trusts and U Sports for a premier collaborative football-training programme in Germany. They will be training in Germany for six years and are optimistic in making a mark in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Child Friendly Space

A CFS (Child Friendly Space) centre in Bhojpur helped 350 children recover from distress due to the floods last year. The CFS had created an environment where children were absorbed in fun, laughter and games.

Wall Paintings

Walls painting in the communities we serve in Jaipur with child helpline nos, help children and families come forward in reporting cases of abuse and violence.

Digital Classrooms

Through the Lions Clubs India and World Vision India education project, 1290 children learn through digital classrooms.

Stories of change

Agents of Change

This Child Protection Unit (CPU) in a community we serve in Bijapur, Karnataka, has stopped many child marriages and has found solutions to several problems faced by the children, which were never addressed before.READ MORE

Safety First

With open drains, garbage litter and congested schools, Aliya’s community was not even close to being child-friendly or safe during a disaster. Through training, her community has become aware of the dangers and is getting better.READ MORE

The change in Suhani's life

Construction of toilets and Remedial Education Centre in Suhani’s village is helping her progress towards a better future. Sponsorship changes lives in ways you wouldn't have even thought.READ MORE

Laxmi is getting better

2-year-old Laxmi was so weak that she could not even stand on her own. Laxmi’s grandmother brought her to a programme conducted by World Vision India in collaboration with the Jharkhand State Nutrition Mission to treat acute malnutrition among children. READ MORE

Empowering Women

If you think it's not a woman’s job to fix a hand pump? These women will prove you wrong. 53 women from the communities we serve in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh participated in a practical training programme conducted by World Vision India.READ MORE

The goats helped Vidhya get better

World Vision India provided Vidhya’s family with a pair of goats in 2015 and again in 2016. Before this, her parents were daily wage labourers. But now the family has 22 goats and they make a living by selling the goats. The goat's milk also provides nutrition for Vidhya and her brother PrinceREAD MORE

Heena and Arti learn the art of combat

17-year-old Heena and her 16-year-old friend Arti were among the 250 girls from their neighbourhood who participated in the self-defense classes organised by World Vision India in partnership with the Delhi police. The girls have learned different techniques to escape physical assault and the tools to confront and report harassment.READ MORE

A Gift of a Medicated Mosquito Net

As three-year-old Ruthi lay sick in her bed, her parents knew something was terribly wrong with their daughter. She had an excruciating headache, a fever, and kept vomiting every now and then. With hours going by, she was almost lying lifeless on her bed.READ MORE

Kashish

Kashish stands on a scale to get her weight checked at the anganwadi. The playful 5-year-old was once listless and lethargic. Her personality perked up once she gained weight as her mother Solenka learned to cook more nutritious food at the anganwadi.
World Vision India supports anganwadis in its programme by identifying and addressing malnutrition among children.

Saraswathi

Saraswathi says she is happy to be part of this cooking and feeding programme as she learns and interacts with other mothers.
All children are now eating well because of change in the taste.
“Previously I was not aware about the preparation of healthy snacks that can be prepared at home, now I can prepare some items at home because of the learnings that I received through UMANG training”, says Saraswathi.

How We Work

For as little as Rs. 800 a month, Child Sponsorship helps give a whole community access to life's basic essentials. This contribution from our supporters enables us to systematically invest in the ideal environment for child development.

Education

We work to ensure children are educated for life through collective efforts in improving the quality of education and learning outcomes at different levels through infrastructure support, remedial education programmes....read more

Gender and Development

We work with families and communities to eliminate negative cultural attitudes and strengthen their roles in improving the status of the girl child. Girl child education is encouraged through tuition centres....read more

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Our work on WASH/WATSAN focuses on providing children and families with access to clean drinking water and promoting good hygiene and sanitation practices through construction of toilets in schools, homes and communities....read more

Livelihood

Our livelihood interventions enable families to enhance income and provide better for their children. World Vision India provides economic assistance for better agriculture, livestock and small businesses....read more

Nutrition

We work to address the causes of malnutrition with special focus on children below 5 years, pregnant women and mothers through counseling, emergency feeding programmes, nutrition gardens, health worker training etc....read more

Disability

We work to address the challenges of children with disabilities at all levels of society by forming and strengthening disabled peoples’ organisations, providing wheelchairs, facilitating better infrastructure for children with disabilities ....read more

Humanitarian Emergency Assistance

World Vision India brings life-saving support in times of disaster. We are committed to long-term rehabilitation, helping communities affected by natural disasters or conflicts get back on their feet....read more

Advocacy

We work with the government to build a nation fit for children. Our advocacy initiatives are focussed on creating an environment that helps children reach their potential and where children and families have equitable access to services entitled to them....read more

In The News

Responding to Cyclone Fani

World Vision plans to rush emergency relief to 20,000 families in the districts of Bhubaneshwar, Puri, Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur. Our response will cover the sectors of Food, shelter, child protection, water, sanitation and hygiene. Read More

On 20th November 2018, Pomi received the prestigious Birangana, which is a bravery award given by the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (Government of West Bengal) to acknowledge her special efforts in the community.

World Vision India has provided emergency relief to over 26,000 families in over seven districts. The recovery response providing support for shelter, livelihood, water, sanitation and hygiene and education for affected families has begun and will continue for the next 12 months.